Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Hackers begin malware barrage soon after Obama elected

Hackers begin malware barrage soon after Obama elected

Internet fraudsters did not wait long to capitalise on the election of Barack Obama, flooding inboxes on Wednesday with malware spam.
Dan Kaplan Nov 6 2008 10:35AM Security
Microsoft: Flaws down but malware on the rise

Microsoft: Flaws down but malware on the rise

The amount of malware is increasing, and vulnerabilities are more likely to be found in applications than operating systems, according to the latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report.
Dan Kaplan Nov 5 2008 9:45AM Security
New Yorker charged with providing "sniffer" trojan for TJX hack

New Yorker charged with providing "sniffer" trojan for TJX hack

The trojan used to "sniff" the credit card information of millions of TJX shoppers was provided by a 25-year-old New York man, who has been charged with conspiracy.
Dan Kaplan Nov 5 2008 9:45AM Security
Cybercrooks use Google name to spread Facebook worm

Cybercrooks use Google name to spread Facebook worm

Malware writers are leveraging the trusted Google name to launch a new wave of worm attacks against Facebook users, researchers said this week.
Dan Kaplan Oct 31 2008 10:29AM Security
OpenOffice releases patches for two vulnerabilities

OpenOffice releases patches for two vulnerabilities

The open-source alternative to Microsoft Office has released patches to rectify two critical flaws.
Dan Kaplan Oct 30 2008 9:36AM Security
Yahoo's HotJobs site vulnerable to cross-site scripting attack

Yahoo's HotJobs site vulnerable to cross-site scripting attack

Internet research firm Netcraft said it has detected a cross-site scripting vulnerability on Yahoo that could be used to hijack authentication cookies.
Dan Kaplan Oct 28 2008 2:30PM Security
Separate proofs-of-concept released after rushed Windows fix

Separate proofs-of-concept released after rushed Windows fix

Public and private proof-of-concept code has emerged for the gaping Windows hole plugged by Microsoft on Thursday in an emergency update.
Dan Kaplan Oct 27 2008 10:06AM Security
Microsoft serves up out-of-cycle patch for Windows bug

Microsoft serves up out-of-cycle patch for Windows bug

As it turns out, Microsoft's emergency fix plugs a previously unknown Windows vulnerability that was being exploited in limited attacks.
Dan Kaplan Oct 24 2008 12:31PM Security
As stock markets fall, rogue anti-virus software rises

As stock markets fall, rogue anti-virus software rises

A combination of the consolidating financial services space and fear over the stock market plunge has prompted malware writers to shift their tactics.
Dan Kaplan Oct 23 2008 10:09AM Security
Botnet experts meet as threat grows

Botnet experts meet as threat grows

The stakes were high when scores of researchers and investigators met Thursday for the twice-annual International Botnet Task Force meeting.
Dan Kaplan Oct 22 2008 9:48AM Security
Google to notify webmasters of vulnerable software

Google to notify webmasters of vulnerable software

Running an older (and possibly exploitable) version of WordPress or another publishing program? Google will let you know.
Dan Kaplan Oct 20 2008 9:57AM Security
FBI sting busts 56 for buying, selling stolen credit card data

FBI sting busts 56 for buying, selling stolen credit card data

Fifty-six people have been arrested in connection with an undercover FBI operation that posed as an online forum for trading stolen credit card numbers.
Dan Kaplan Oct 17 2008 9:53AM Security
Oracle joins Microsoft with a major security update

Oracle joins Microsoft with a major security update

Administrators got their second dose of patches Tuesday when Oracle issued 36 fixes.
Dan Kaplan Oct 15 2008 10:10AM Security
More than 5,000 pirated eBay credentials found on web

More than 5,000 pirated eBay credentials found on web

A security researcher has discovered a loot of eBay credentials on a Google cache.
Dan Kaplan Oct 15 2008 10:10AM Security
Eleven fixes from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Eleven fixes from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft on Tuesday pushed out 11 patches for 20 vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Oct 15 2008 10:10AM Security
Apple updates Mac OS X for 40 flaws

Apple updates Mac OS X for 40 flaws

Apple patched 40 vulnerabilities in its latest security update for the Mac OS X.
Dan Kaplan Oct 13 2008 10:09AM Security
Microsoft investigates exploit reports for Windows flaw

Microsoft investigates exploit reports for Windows flaw

Attackers have posted public exploit code for a zero-day Windows vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation.
Dan Kaplan Oct 13 2008 10:09AM Security
Microsoft set to deliver 11 patches next week

Microsoft set to deliver 11 patches next week

Microsoft on Thursday announced plans to push out 11 fixes in next week's security update.
Dan Kaplan Oct 10 2008 9:48AM Security
Palin email intruder indicted, faces up to five years in prison

Palin email intruder indicted, faces up to five years in prison

A 20-year-old Tennessee man has been indicted on charges he accessed GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's Yahoo email account without permission.
Dan Kaplan Oct 9 2008 9:44AM Security
Economic woes fueling spam malware

Economic woes fueling spam malware

The crisis on Wall Street is contributing to the largest rise in email-borne malware since February 2007.
Dan Kaplan Oct 8 2008 9:43AM Security

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?